Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legal_case
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| gptkbp:advocates_for |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Burr's political career declined
|
| gptkbp:case_types |
not applicable
|
| gptkbp:clinical_trial |
gptkb:Richmond
gptkb:legal_case several months widely covered by newspapers. |
| gptkbp:consequences |
raised questions about national loyalty.
|
| gptkbp:convicted_of |
conspiracy to commit treason
|
| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:Aaron_Burr
gptkb:Walter_Jones gptkb:Edmund_Randolph gptkb:legal_case |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and media
|
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
referenced in various media.
|
| gptkbp:decided_by |
gptkb:legal_case
|
| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
limited evidence of treasonous intent
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
analyzed in law schools.
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-Revolutionary War America
early 19th century politics tensions between federal and state powers. |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
debate over Burr's motives
lack of overt acts of treason |
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
extensively documented in legal texts.
|
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Burr fled to Europe after trial.
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
Aaron Burr, John Marshall, Edmund Randolph.
|
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
shaped legal definitions of treason
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
discussions on treason laws
examined the limits of federal power |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
United States v. Burr
|
| gptkbp:impact |
influenced future treason trials
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
U. S. legal system
|
| gptkbp:involves |
gptkb:Aaron_Burr
treason |
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Chief_Justice_John_Marshall
gptkb:James_Wilkinson not guilty |
| gptkbp:judicial_review |
established judicial review principles
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
remains a landmark case in U. S. law
|
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
Burr's acquittal set a precedent for future cases.
Burr's intentions to create a separate nation influenced the interpretation of treason. |
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
Aaron Burr represented himself in part.
|
| gptkbp:legislation |
due process.
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Richmond,_Virginia
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Ex_parte_Merryman
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
John Marshall's statements during trial
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
acquitted
not guilty verdict Burr's acquittal was controversial. Marshall's opinion emphasized strict definitions of treason. emphasized the need for clear evidence. followed standard federal court procedures. often studied in law courses. remains a pivotal case in U. S. legal history. set a high bar for treason convictions |
| gptkbp:precedent |
influenced future treason legislation
set standards for treason cases |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
highly publicized trial
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Burr's_duel_with_Alexander_Hamilton
|
| gptkbp:related_show |
gptkb:Thomas_Jefferson
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Burr_conspiracy
|
| gptkbp:significance |
first treason trial in U. S. history
highlighted issues of national security |
| gptkbp:year |
1807
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:United_States_v._Nixon
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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